This morning I went down to the animal hospital to visit Bruce. While I was there the test results came back for the fatal kitty disease, FIP. The results were positive. I spend a few hours hanging out with Bruce- petting him and holding him in my lap. Then Mike came and we went into a little room and they gave him an sedative injection that literally put him to sleep. He died in my hands, with Mike petting him. Bruce was a good cat. He was very loving and sweet. He loved to be held and carried around, and he snuggled like no other kitty I’ve known. I loved him and I’m so sad he died.
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i love bruce.
he was a perfect little heart.
so sorry, willow.
so sorry, bruce.
bruce was such an amazing cat. loved to snuggle me and make me late for work. i will miss him a lot.
he was an angel. his sweetness touched me.
oh willow, i am so sorry. if it helps, Tess is quite great for cuddling and helping with broken hearts. if you ever want to come down and borrow her for awhile i’m sure she’d be happy lend her support.
I am so sad. He found the ultimate life companion with you, and there was so much love and sweetness to be cut so short. May you go on and on, good Bruce.
You and Bruce were on my mind all day long and I am so sad for you, Willow. Animal love is strong, as is Animal grief. I’d take Matt up on his offer and get some qt with a dog or cat–and have a good old cry.
Willow, I am very sorry that your special cat Bruce had to leave your loving family. I know how much you loved him. Coincidentally, I am your neighbor, and I had the opportunity to watch Bruce recently from my window and I would like to tell you about it. It was blustery Portland day and suddenly it started to snow giant beautiful snowflakes thick like lace. Bruce was in your window and he was SO EXCITED. He did not know where to look. His little head was bopping up and down trying to take in every single snowflake. He was a happy and content cat and he was lucky to have an appreciative owner like you to live out his kitty life. Here’s to Bruce, you will be missed when I look out the window. ~ love jenn
my condolences. jennifer’s story made me tear up a bit.
I’m really sorry, Willow. Im thinking of the day I ran into you as you were first taking him up to your apartment.
I have recently lost my cat friend as well, although to unknown circumstances, and I deeply feel your pain. It is a sad hole in your life. All you can do is tell yourself that you gave him a good home while he was here, and that he was happy and wanted for nothing. And that is a very special thing for anybody.
Oh, poor Willow… He was a very special little guy and I know you gave him a very happy short life. I’m so sorry.
I’m glad he got to spend his short life with you. I’m sure you made him very happy and I know he made you happy. Much love to you.
oh that is sad.
rest in peace bruce.
You and Bruce were so lucky to have each other, remember how happy you made him in his life, and he in yours.I hope you can find some solace in this beautiful snow day.You can come overand borrow Buster and his boyfriend,too.
Oh, Willow. How sad. I’m so very sorry.
Losing a pet is so sad. They become such good friends to you, and then they have to go, and it’s like a little hole in your heart.
I’m so sorry, Willow.
I’m so sorry! I remember having to put my guinea pig to sleep – so awful. Peace to you!
I never met Bruce…but I’ve seen pictures…and he was clearly someone worth petting. I’m sorry to hear about this Willow.
hi willow — i don’t really know you (sent you some books once, friend of liz) — but i know how hard it is to lose a pet, and i wanted to send you some warm thoughts. my condolences.
I am so sorry about Bruce. He sounds like a sweet boy and a great cat. The story about him watching the snow made me cry at work and now again at home.
Thank you all for your nice words. It means a lot. I miss my little friend, but I’m just so glad he’s not in pain anymore. Anyway, thank you so much for being so nice.